What does “good-cause” mean on this Openigloo filter page?

It’s a tenant-protection category tied to regulatory rules that limit certain rent increases and non-renewals. Always confirm how it applies to the specific building and unit in your tour or inquiry.

What does “near the R train” mean here?

It indicates buildings selected for proximity to the R train corridor in Fort Greene. Treat it as a starting point, then verify your actual commute time from the building entrance.

How should I use the 179+ building count on this page?

It’s the number of eligible buildings matching your filters right now. Use it to cast a wider net, then narrow by availability, lease terms, and what matters for your move-in timeline.

Is this income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. This page is about market-rate buildings that match the “good-cause” filter and location criteria. It is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, not Section 8, and not a housing-lottery or affordable-housing program.

Does being “good-cause” automatically make a building more affordable?

It can affect renewal and non-renewal rules, but affordability depends on the unit’s rent, lease terms, and the full monthly cost (including deposits, broker fees, and utilities). Always budget beyond the asking rent.

Where do the building signals on Openigloo come from?

They’re based on building-level information Openigloo uses to help you compare options, including what tenants report through reviews and Q&A. You should still verify anything important directly with the building or broker during your process.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Fort Greene

Fort Greene is a Brooklyn neighborhood where many renters search by both building rules and commute needs. On Openigloo, you can filter to find buildings near the R train while also sorting by tenant-protection categories like good-cause. For Fort Greene, rated buildings average 3.5/5 (across 29 rated buildings) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Fort Greene that match a multi-filter pair: good-cause protections and near the R train. You’re looking at 179+ eligible buildings, so you can narrow by regulation category and transit convenience instead of scrolling one-off listings. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using tenant-first signals like ratings on rated buildings, reviews, and building-level context you can verify during tours. You’ll also see open-data style flags and can use tenant Q&A to ask practical questions about renewals, management, and day-to-day operations before you sign.

Showing 109–126 of 179 good cause buildings near the R train in Fort Greene.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Fort Greene

Good cause buildings near the R train in Fort Greene

121 Lafayette Avenue

80 Ft Greene Place

65 South Portland Avenue

725 Fulton Street

224 Cumberland St

6 South Portland Avenue

140 Lafayette Avenue

135 Ashland Place

115 South Elliott Place

42 St Felix Street

301 Cumberland Street

38 Cumberland Street

64 Ft Greene Place

1 South Elliott Place

219 Ashland Place

368 Carlton Avenue

250 Carlton Avenue

99 South Portland Avenue

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